As part of Black History Month, CBeebies host Ben spoke to young viewers about his race and heritage. “It was horrific at times and it was nowhere near as bad as the racism my dad received and my mum and dad received because they were a mixed race couple in the 70s and 80s and my grandparents received moving here from South Africa. You can catch all of the action on BBC iPlayer. Ben fulfilled a lifelong dream of presenting Blue Peter and collected a silver badge in the process!

My dad is called Yakub and he was born in London and he is black.

We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. You can watch their rap here. This section may contain an excessive amount of intricate detail that may interest only a particular audience. You can find out more here. Next time Ben’s asked about the main difference between presenting CBeebies and MOTD Kickabout, he’s just going to show them this. “Sometimes people have been unkind, about what I look like and the colour of my skin, but I try and forget about those people and instead focus on the people who were there for me and who supported me.

“Is your mum there? United of Manchester for Match of the Day Kickabout. In his CBeebies message, Ben credited his smile and good timing to his white mother while he said his love of West Ham United and his dark, curly hair comes from his black father. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Ben spent the day at Leeds Castle in Kent, to open the latest family attractions and spend some time with the hawks! He began by talking about his mum and dad, as well as where he grew up. Viewer demand is mounting, Christmas adverts 2020: From Amazon to Aldi, all the rankings so far ahead of John Lewis, Saira Khan claims ‘lockdown does not work’ during heated clash with Loose Women co-stars, Nigella apologises to Victoria Coren Mitchell for Only Connect switch-up, BBC ‘refused to delay Strictly Come Dancing for Boris Johnson’s lockdown speech’, Former Strictly Come Dancing’s AJ Pritchard ‘happy’ to not be involved in 2020 series, Hailey Bieber gets cute new tattoo tribute to husband Justin Bieber after wedding anniversary. Ben Cajee is a television presenter, writer and voiceover artist. Listen here..

I was born in Ipswich and I'm mixed race and I'm really really proud of that. The Ben Cajee Podcast landed on iTunes, Spotify and Podbean. You can learn more here. You can watch it again here. BBC Tiny Happy People, with Sun & Moon Animation. Really important that my kids have the chance to learn about it.’. Ben led Match of the Day Kickabout, with all the latest footy news, goals and action. It’s so important children hear these messages of love, tolerance, etc than some of the vile words being spewed elsewhere. ‘I have a mixed race Daughter and always talk to her about how beautiful her hair and skin colour are as even though she’s only four.’. order back issues and use the historic Daily Express A CBeebies presenter who speaks openly and emotionally on kids’ TV about being mixed race might just be the role model all our kids need in 2020.. That’s because Ben Cajee, 33, who has worked for the children’s channel as a presenter since 2015, gave out the simplest of messages to millions of viewers: that it’s really important to be kind to each other. “My mum is called Fiona, and she was born near Coventry, and she is white.

Ben joined a host of CBBC faces for the Blue Peter Children in Need special. One person responded: “If only CBeebies had been around 50 years ago, the world would be a much better place than it is.” Another thanked Cajee for sharing the “powerful message”. Ben was delighted to be named as an official Ambassador for CLIC Sargent. Christmas is well and truly here, and so is The CBeebies House Christmas Song! Ben lent his voice to a new batch of animations for BBC Tiny Happy People, with Sun & Moon Animation. Reflecting on the message and how it came about, Ben told the BBC hosts: “I wrote this a few weeks ago, we recorded it last Friday and the guys in office, my producer sent me the link on Friday. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. I have a mixed race Daughter and always talk to her about how beautiful her hair and skin colour are as even though she’s only 4 she’s already said she wishes she had straight hair and white skin. Ben and his trusty friend Dodge celebrated Pancake Day in style on the CBeebies channel. ', A mother called Romany added: 'Powerful message thanks Ben. The Summer Games came to CBeebies! Ben Cajee has revealed some people have been 'unkind' to him at times, due to the colour of his skin. A CBeebies presenter has shared a heartwarming message about being kind following his experience with racism. resenter Ben Cajee has been praised for a moving CBeebies clip in which he discusses being mixed race. The VT aired on Match of the Day - and you can check it out here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43852902. Really important that my kids have the chance to learn about it! “I’m really proud of them, I’m proud of my sister as well and the people who have been there and supported me.”. Express. Ben's been busy on BBC Bitesize Daily over the last few weeks and loving their incredible green screen! Obama tears into Trump's mass rallies as he pleads with Georgia voters to flip the Senate and elect Joe Biden, Joe Biden heads into election day with polling leads in Pennsylvania and Florida and razor-thin margins separating him from Trump in Ohio and Arizona - and a chance to score decisive blow with Texas TIED, Polling station covers up a NOOSE on display at Missouri courthouse voting booths after Dems complain historical exhibit 'intimidates black people', The man who could be America's next President in three days: Obama had to call Biden, 77, THREE times before he finally emerged at Michigan rally, then had to remind him to put his mask on and guide him off stage, Trump supporters are left waiting in cold for THIRD time in a week: Georgia supporters wait 90 minutes for rally shuttles after similar chaos in Nebraska and Pennsylvania, Trump has SEVEN-point lead in vital swing state of Iowa according to same late poll that showed he could win White House in 2016, 'Sounds just like Karl Marx': Kamala is blasted for peddling 'communist propaganda' after tweeting video preaching importance of 'equity over equality', NFL legend Herschel Walker accuses James Clyburn of taking Trump 'out of context' after the House Majority Whip slammed the President for calling ex aide Omarosa a 'dog' and questioned how 'any black man' could vote for him, House Majority Whip James Clyburn says 'voter suppression' is only way Biden can lose and claims he's received 'complaints all day' about black constituents struggling to cast ballots, Coronavirus mutation that has become the dominant strain worldwide may be MORE contagious than the original - accounting for over 99% of cases at one US hospital, Cuomo delays 50% capacity indoor dining in NYC, blaming a spike in COVID-19 cases - even though the death rate is steady and Manhattan has a lower infection rate than much of Upstate. Speaking to Louise Minchin and Dan Walker on BBC Breakfast today, Ben had to pause for a moment as he fought back tears as he detailed how proud he is of his mum and dad. CBeebies presenter Ben Cajee, 32, (pictured) created a powerful clip for the children's channel which explained a little about his background, touching upon the struggles he has faced as a mixed-race man, In the clip, Ben explains the different traits he got from his mother Fiona, (pictured left with Ben as a baby) such as her smile and from his father Jacob, (pictured right with Ben as a toddler) including a love for West Ham United and his wonky toe. You can find all the action here. In a clip filmed at the CBBC studios, Cajee talked about his mixed-race heritage and how he ignores people who have been “unkind, about what I look like and the colour of my skin”.

The comments below have been moderated in advance. 'Sometimes people have been unkind about what I look like and the colour of my skin but I try to forget about those people and instead focus on the people who are there for me and who supported me. Ben led Match of the Day Kickabout with features, goals, challenges and a catch up with Man City superfan, Braydon. CBeebies host Ben Cajee delivered an important message about race to children watching the channel this morning. Ben headed to Fletcher Moss Rangers, Marcus Rashford's first club, with Match of The Day Kickabout.

Finishing off the working year the way it started - reading birthday cards on CBeebies! Have a look here. Grandmaster G ft. Ry-so-fly in the CBeebies House. Find out more here. CBeebies presenter Ben Cajee has been praised for a discussion on his mixed-race heritage on air.

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